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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: White Plains, NY
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Can I use under 91 octane for '86 Turbo?
Hi guys, Long time since I last posted.
I have a 1986 944 Turbo. Just checking: is it possible to use a mid grade octane, such as 89 in NY area, instead of 91....for my daily easy driving? Will 89 hurt the engine? Thanks, Ave |
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07-03-2006, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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I asked the same question a while back. Seems like most 951 guys have never even tried it (me included).
Anyways, if you're interested in reading what response I got before: Knocking when using 89 octane gasoline?
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07-03-2006, 05:59 PM
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Location: Tacoma, WA
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I run it in mine all the time with no problems. It just runs better on 92 octane.
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07-03-2006, 07:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: South Sound
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All you need is one run into boost causing knock to melt a piston.
NY, in the summer heat? Bad idea. Very bad idea.
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07-03-2006, 07:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: salt lake city, utah
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hmm... $4 per fill up vs. fkd motor...
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